Award

Back Up and Disaster Recovery Solution, Software and Applications for the new Data Centre

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

24 Oct 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, located in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Back Up and Disaster Recovery Solution, Software and Applications for the new Data Centre." This project, which is classified under the environmental protection category, involved an open procurement method and was initiated to ensure access to essential corporate data and systems at their new data centre. The contract was awarded on 24th September 2018 to Softcat Ltd, and the total value of the contract is £132,783.46. This procurement aligns with the Framework for a Software Value Added Re-seller, reference NP5016/17.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software solutions and IT services, particularly those specialised in backup and disaster recovery. Companies with expertise in providing enterprise agreements or customised software solutions will benefit the most from such contracts. The nature of the contract indicates that larger firms or those with proven qualifications in IT procurement would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, as evidenced by the direct award mechanism utilised in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Back Up and Disaster Recovery Solution, Software and Applications for the new Data Centre

Notice Description

Forestry Commission required access to common corporate data and systems for their new data centre in order to continue to perform essential business functions. The following software applications were procured through the National Framework for a Software Value Added Re-seller, reference: NP5016/17; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement; Veem software; Axios Saas (ITOM); Business Objects; Github;and Cyber Security Essentials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was procured through Single Supplier National Framework for Software Value Added Re-seller reference NP5016/17. The purchase of the following software applications/ licences; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement X 3 years; Veem software X 1 year; Axios Saas (ITOM) X 2 years; Business Objects X 1 year; Github X 1 year; and Cyber Security Essentials X 1 year. This was a direct award through the National Single Supplier Framework Software Value Added Re-seller reference NP5016/17. Notice number in the OJS: 2017/S 159-328393 The award criteria has been taken from the original Framework criteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561930
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,783 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.scotland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000675000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335054
    Back Up and Disaster Recovery Solution, Software and Applications for the new Data Centre - Forestry Commission required access to common corporate data and systems for their new data centre in order to continue to perform essential business functions. The following software applications were procured through the National Framework for a Software Value Added Re-seller, reference: NP5016/17; Microsoft Enterprise Agreement; Veem software; Axios Saas (ITOM); Business Objects; Github;and Cyber Security Essentials.

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